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AAR CORP (AIR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AIR - US0003611052 - Common Stock

97.03 USD
+2.3 (+2.43%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
97.35 USD
+0.32 (+0.33%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall AIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AIR against 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. AIR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AIR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AIR was profitable.
In the past year AIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AIR has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AIR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AIR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAIR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.90%, AIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.03%, AIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.93% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR's Return On Invested Capital of 8.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AIR outperforms 70.42% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AIR is in line with the industry average of 8.54%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.32%) for AIR is above the 3 year average (7.36%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.9%
ROE 6.03%
ROIC 8.32%
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)4.33%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)7.36%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
AIR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAIR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

AIR has a Profit Margin (3.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AIR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AIR's Operating Margin of 9.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIR outperforms 57.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIR has grown nicely.
AIR's Gross Margin of 19.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AIR is outperformed by 66.20% of its industry peers.
AIR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.4%
PM (TTM) 3.17%
GM 19.29%
OM growth 3Y14.65%
OM growth 5Y34.25%
PM growth 3Y-52.86%
PM growth 5Y16.72%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y7.87%
AIR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAIR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AIR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIR has more shares outstanding
AIR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AIR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AIR Yearly Shares OutstandingAIR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
AIR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAIR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that AIR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AIR (0.61) is worse than 66.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC10.28%
AIR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAIR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that AIR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.84, AIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.34% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that AIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AIR (1.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 1.31
AIR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAIR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.72% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AIR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.75% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AIR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.40% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.06% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.72%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y12.75%
EPS Q2Q%31.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.4%
Revenue growth 3Y15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%15.92%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AIR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.18% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AIR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.51%
EPS Next 3Y16.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.84%
Revenue Next 2Y13.09%
Revenue Next 3Y10.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AIR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAIR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
AIR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAIR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AIR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIR indicates a rather cheap valuation: AIR is cheaper than 92.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AIR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.33 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AIR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AIR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, AIR is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22
Fwd PE 18.33
AIR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAIR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AIR is valued cheaper than 92.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.96
AIR Per share dataAIR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AIR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AIR may justify a higher PE ratio.
AIR's earnings are expected to grow with 16.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y16.51%
EPS Next 3Y16.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AIR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AAR CORP

NYSE:AIR (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 97.35 +0.32 (+0.33%)

97.03

+2.3 (+2.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-06 2026-01-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-25 2026-03-25
Inst Owners97.11%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-3.41%
Market Cap3.84B
Revenue(TTM)2.97B
Net Income(TTM)94.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target92.48 (-4.69%)
Short Float %3.12%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.54%
Min EPS beat(2)8.56%
Max EPS beat(2)12.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.23%
Min EPS beat(4)1.68%
Max EPS beat(4)14.17%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.1%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.83%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)5.59%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.33%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.38%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.98%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.39%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.09%
PT rev (1m)2.64%
PT rev (3m)4.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22
Fwd PE 18.33
P/S 1.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2741.79
P/B 2.46
P/tB 5.38
EV/EBITDA 13.96
EPS(TTM)4.41
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)5.29
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)-0.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY0.04%
SpS75.02
BVpS39.46
TBVpS18.04
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)1.73
Graham Number62.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.9%
ROE 6.03%
ROCE 10.53%
ROIC 8.32%
ROICexc 8.56%
ROICexgc 12.77%
OM 9.4%
PM (TTM) 3.17%
GM 19.29%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)4.33%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)7.36%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
ROICexc(3y)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)7.26%
ROICexgc(3y)10.94%
ROICexgc(5y)9.53%
ROCE(3y)9.32%
ROCE(5y)8.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y36.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y28.07%
OM growth 3Y14.65%
OM growth 5Y34.25%
PM growth 3Y-52.86%
PM growth 5Y16.72%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y7.87%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.82
Cap/Depr 58.74%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 0.41%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 1.31
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC10.28%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)80.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.72%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y12.75%
EPS Q2Q%31.11%
EPS Next Y15.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.51%
EPS Next 3Y16.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.4%
Revenue growth 3Y15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%15.92%
Revenue Next Year15.84%
Revenue Next 2Y13.09%
Revenue Next 3Y10.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%
EBIT growth 1Y65.62%
EBIT growth 3Y32.05%
EBIT growth 5Y42.38%
EBIT Next Year47.08%
EBIT Next 3Y22.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-217.73%
FCF growth 3Y-71.08%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-97.72%
OCF growth 3Y-21.7%
OCF growth 5YN/A

AAR CORP / AIR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AIR.


What is the valuation status of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AAR CORP (AIR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AAR CORP?

AAR CORP (AIR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is AAR CORP?

The financial health rating of AAR CORP (AIR) is 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AAR CORP (AIR) is expected to grow by 15.63% in the next year.